self-worth

noun

: a sense of one's own value as a human being : self-esteem
feelings of self-worth
a lack of self-worth
helping to build/develop self-worth
people with low/greater/higher self-worth
Too often, college students base their self-worth solely on their GPA.Marcia Morris
… jobs that gave them not only wages and health care and pensions but also a context, a sense of self-worth, a kind of identity.Lance Morrow
… a five-minute film that touches on themes of building inner strength and developing a strong sense of self-worth.Natalie Proulx

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Professional development is critical in our sector—not just for career development by opening up new opportunities and specialties but to contribute to our value and self-worth. Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Both Amber and Reyna emphasized the necessity of self-worth and the courage to stand firm in their beliefs, even when faced with pressure to conform. Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 Lady Venus will enter Sagittarius shortly after, encouraging you to own up to your self-worth and reassess your financial goals. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 Shortly after, the moon will reach its peak in Taurus, illuminating your second house of finances, values and self-worth, prompting you to reassess what truly matters to you. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-worth 

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-worth was in 1815

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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-worth. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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self-worth

noun
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